Apart from air pollution laws, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 also lays down the general measures for the protection and development of the environment.

Air Pollution

This explainer discusses the causes of air pollution and the law relating to it in India and helps you understand what steps you can take if you are affected by air pollution. It primarily deals with the law laid out in the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)) Act, 1981 along with the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983.